Cape Town Senior Specialist Local Sourcing Coordinator EM South WC

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization Development, sourcing, and co-ordination of the locally manufactured range to meet global standards and local requirements including seasonal deadlines. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the local Category Manager to define which global inline articles will be sourced locally Developing and sourcing the defined range Create, develop, and maintain tech packs in line with global and local requirements, including specifications, labels, and packaging New Article Creation (NAC)– upload all models and liase with global BU for approval. Manage the E2E process, ensuring all articles filter through the system correctly for ranging and for sales & purchasing order capture. The briefing of tech packs to suppliers and manage the acquisition of costs, samples, strike-offs, and 3D CADs in line with required specifications and timelines 3D CAD accuracy and upload of CAD’s to NOVA Monitor and maintain supplier pre-production trackers to ensure timely and quality production Manage all local samples (SMS,FIT, PPS, shipment), including strike-off and trims, to ensure they fully meet the brief, fit, and quality standards, with the support of the QC team Manage fit sessions and present range to relevant stakeholders on a seasonal basis Proactively drive range enhancements that meet local needs by working closely with suppliers to deliver these improvements as cost-effectively as possible Seasonal analysis of product assortment; cost & GIM Coordinate the branding of global products during seasonal brand activations Responsible for the E2E process for all in season local article requests for brand activations and or SMU articles Supporting the integration of new manufacturers, printers, or third-party vendors during onboarding Supporting LO functions linked to global system sourcing Responsible for updating Score Cards on seasonal range build, including NAC, samples, strikes, 3D CADs, quality control, and providing ad hoc reporting as needed Continuously seek improvements in systems and processes to optimize the performance of the local sourcing department Key Relationships Manager Local Sourcing EM South (Line Manager) CTC Director; Category Managers; MOPS Global BU’s – NAC; Label & packaging; GBS Manufactures & Printers Quality Controller SCM Team – Purchasing; inbound & outbound DTC Team Brand Events Managers Sales and Customer service team Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities CAD / Adobe Illustrator Fabric knowledge MS Office software; advanced MS excel skills critical Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills To be proactive in your approach and drive change where applicable Experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines and conflicting priorities Fluent in English Team Player Requisite Education & Experience 5-7 years experience in an apparel manufacturing environment Degree and or Diploma in Fashion design & Garment construction AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. Job Title: Senior Specialist Local Sourcing Coordinator - EM South TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing Location: Cape Town State: WC Country/Region: ZA Contract Type: Full time Number: 550614 Date: Oct 16, 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Search Jobs Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2026 adidas. All Rights Reserved.